Sweden’s public administration recorded a financial deficit of 85 billion Swedish kronor in 2025, amounting to 1.3 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). The deficit was smaller than the 98 billion‑kronor shortfall reported for 2024, representing an improvement of about 13 billion kronor. The consolidated gross debt of the public sector rose to 2,305 billion kronor, which equals 35.1 percent of GDP – well below the 60 percent EU convergence threshold. Revisions made to 2024 data, including a method change in defence expenditure and a tax‑revenue adjustment, offset each other and did not change the overall compliance status. Eurostat will review the calculations and publish updated figures on 22 April.
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